Save the date: October 30, 2025 for the next big industry event in produced water. Held at the prestigious Houstonian Resort each fall (and now in our 7th year), this one-day conference is the one where the top executives get together to plan the next calendar year in produced water management.
The exhibit hall is filling up fast… we only have 3 tables left. You can also still become the lanyard, lunch, coffee, or notebook sponsor for this event – check out remaining options here.
Here is this week’s industry news & analysis…
News Digest
Western Midstream to buy Aris Water for $1.5 billion
Aris' full-cycle water infrastructure assets include 790 miles of produced-water pipeline, 1.8 million barrels per day (mmbd) of produced-water handling capacity, 1.4 mmbd of water recycling capacity, and 625,000 dedicated acres from investment-grade counterparties.
Valuable Analysis From B3 On Western Midstream / Aris Deal
B3 shares great data insight on the transaction that has shaken things up in water midstream this week...
Why Western Midstream’s $1.5bn move for Aris Water Solutions could redefine produced-water management in the Permian Basin
Rather than a short-term market play, the transaction underscores a broader midstream shift: building scale in water infrastructure to secure long-term, fee-based revenue streams, support environmental targets, and gain a competitive edge with producers under increasing regulatory pressure.
Texas Pacific Land outlines Permian water strategy and targets largest desalination facility amid oil price volatility
Management reiterated their expectation that the desalination facility will begin taking produced water by year-end. Management maintained confidence in their ability to generate industry-leading cash flow margins and to capitalize on future opportunities.
LandBridge Company LLC Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results
Delivered Q2 revenue growth of 83% year-over-year and 8% quarter-over-quarter
E&P Organizational Adaptation to Water Constraints Reshape U.S. Oilfield Strategy
Read the latest thoughts from Kelly Bennett on water in this new post...
Midstream Water: Evolving with Production, Demand, and Deal Flow
Reese Tisdale of Bluefield Research shares his insights on the industry.
AI-fueled natural gas gold rush bubbling in northcentral Pa.
AI data centers require 50 to 100 times more electricity compared to traditional data centers. Jim Welty believes the Marcellus has what the rest of the world wants: the gas to power those centers.
The Latest Dispute In Produced Water Is Highlighted By Bloomberg Reporter
A ConocoPhillips vs Pilot Water Solutions lawsuit is getting attention in the mainstream media...
EVENT RECAP: Photos & Slides From Our Marcellus Conference Last Week...
Last week, the produced water leaders of northeast shale had a tremendous time at the 4th Annual Marcellus Shale Water Business Update. We have posted photos from the event for everyone to check out here, and if you attended, you should have received instructions to access the info-packed slides presented at the event (holler at us if you need the instructions!)...
EVENT RECAP: Attendees of The 4th Annual Marcellus Shale Water Business Update Are Still Talking About This Great Event!
Check out what Jennifer McIntyre from Keystone Clearwater said...
EVENT RECAP: Thanks To All Who Joined!
Check out what Michael Miller from MBA Energy & Industrial said...
WATER TALENT POOL: B3 Opening
If you know a talented software engineer, this is a great opportunity!
Tank battery fire reported in Lea County, New Mexico
A tank battery fire has been reported in Lea County on Monday.
Local lawmakers: Reuse of treated oil and gas field wastewater good for NM
District 6 NM Sen. Bobby Gonzales and District 41 state Rep. Susan Herrera are asking New Mexicans to support a proposed rule allowing the reuse and discharge of treated oil and gas industry wastewater, a move environmental groups vehemently oppose.
Another Day, Another PW Fear Mongering piece
Bloomberg news is again beating the drum of "toxic shale drilling wastewater threats"...
Mexico’s PEMEX eyes lithium from oilfield brines
Chief executive officer Victor RodrÃguez said in the unveiling of the company’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan last week that high concentrations of lithium, comparable to Bolivia’s, have been detected in drilling operations across five states.
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